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Why did some of the scientists suggest going to get their equipment and books?
Why did some of the scientists suggest going to get their equipment and books?
- They were afraid and wanted to avoid the problem
- They wanted to study the problem for many years (correct)
- They wanted to impress the king with their knowledge
- They thought the door was as heavy as a hundred men
What was the king's response to the scientists' suggestion?
What was the king's response to the scientists' suggestion?
- He asked them to consult with other experts before proceeding
- He criticized their lack of courage and sent them back home (correct)
- He praised their caution and told them to proceed
- He agreed and offered to provide additional resources
What was the scientists' assessment of the door's weight?
What was the scientists' assessment of the door's weight?
- They believed it could only be opened by a single man
- They were uncertain about its weight and needed more information
- They estimated it to be as heavy as a hundred men (correct)
- They thought it was too massive to be opened at all
